Photo Caption: The death of Elmer R. McWard, 64, former sheriff and treasurer of Christian County, occurred at 11:30 o’ciock Sunday morning, at St. Vincent’s hospital, following several months’ illness Elmer R. McWard, Former Sheriff, Treasurer Of Christian County, Dies At 11:30 Sunday Morning Dies At 11:30 Sunday Morning Elmer R. McWard, 64, former sheriff and treasurer of Christian County, and one of the county's most prominent citizens, dide at 11:30 o'clock Sunday morning, at St. Vincent's hospital. He had been in failing health for several months, and last Thursday was removed to the hospital from his home at 713 West Market street. Mr. McWard had been engaged in the implement business here. Long active in Democratic politics, he served for 12 years as assistant supervisor of Taylorville Township. In November, 1942, he was elected to the office of treasurer of Christian County, and as his four year term expired, he again was honored by his party by being elected sheriff in November, 1946, serving a four year term. He since had devoted his time to his implement business. Mr. McWard was president of the Palmer State Bank at Palmer. Born December 19, 1887 at Litchfield, he was the son of the late R. J. and Luella Lamb MeWard. He was married to Miss Helen Hobson, of this city, in 1917, and they since have lived in Taylorville. Mr. McWard was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Taylorville Lions Club, and the Morrisonville Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife and two sons, Gail and Robert, both of this city. He also leaves two brothers, Lester P., and Alpha B., both of this city; and five grand-children. The body was removed to the Chesnut-Pearce and Connolly funeral home; where friends may call after 4 o'clock this afternoon, until the funeral hour. Services will be held at 2 o'. clock Tuesday afternoon in the funeral home. The Rev. Ernest Harbaugh, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.